Tornadoes Quiz

What is the average number of tornadoes occurring each year in the United States?

• About 1,140

• About 300

• About 660

• About 100

Which area is known as Tornado Alley?

• The Great Plains that includes Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas

• The coastal regions of Florida

• The mountainous regions of Nebraska

• The desert areas of Arizona

How wide is the average tornado?

• 660 feet

• 300 feet

• 1,000 feet

• 500 feet

What is the maximum speed a tornado can reach?

• 300 miles per hour

• 200 miles per hour

• 150 miles per hour

• 100 miles per hour

Which state has the highest average number of tornadoes per year according to the table?

• Texas

• Kansas

• Oklahoma

• Florida

What is the Fujita Scale used for?

• To measure the speed of wind in general

• To categorize the intensity of tornadoes

• To predict the path of tornadoes

• To measure rainfall during storms

According to the Fujita Scale, what kind of damage can an F1 tornado cause?

• Devastating damage

• Moderate damage

• Severe damage

• Incredible damage

What should people do during a tornado warning?

• Stay outside to monitor the situation

• Go to the highest point in the building

• Move to the lowest area of the house or a basement

• Ignore the warning if the weather seems calm

What is the wind speed range for an F3 tornado on the Fujita Scale?

• 40 – 72 mph

• 73 – 112 mph

• 113 – 157 mph

• 158 – 206 mph

What does an F5 tornado's damage look like?

• Light damage

• Considerable damage

• Severe damage

• Incredible damage